Stories
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The secret lives of Britain’s first Black physicians
Dr Annabel Sowemimo explores the web of connections between early Black British doctors, the role of empire in West Africa and the pernicious reach of scientific racism.
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The rise and fall of a medical mesmerist
Uncover the fascinating story of the doctor who popularised hypnotism as a medical technique, and could name Dickens among his famous friends.
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Epidemic threats and racist legacies
Epidemiology is the systematic, data-driven study of health and disease in populations. But as historian Jacob Steere-Williams suggests, this most scientific of fields emerged in the 19th century imbued with a doctrine of Western imperialism – a legacy that continues to influence how we talk about disease.
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Theriac: An ancient brand?
The name theriac survived for around for two millennia as a pharmaceutical term. But a ‘brand’ name is not always a guarantee of quality.
Catalogue
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The physician / The Wellcome Trust, London.
Date: [1990]- Books
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The ladies' physician : a guide for women in the treatment of their ailments / by a London physician.
Date: 1891- Books
The ladies' physician : a guide for women in the treatment of their ailments / by a London physician [anonymous].
Date: 1895- Books
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The sketcher in London : the physician's levee.
Date: [between 1850 and 1859?]- Books
The family physician.
Date: [1951]